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{{Short description| | {{Short description|Tamil actor (born 1989)}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Ashok Selvan | | name = Ashok Selvan | ||
| image = Ashok Selvan | | image = Ashok Selvan.jpg | ||
| image size = | | image size = | ||
| caption = | | caption = Selvan in 2017 | ||
| birth_name = | | birth_name = | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1989|11|08}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1989|11|08}} | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = [[Chennimalai]], [[Erode District|Erode]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | ||
| alma_mater = [[Loyola School, Chennai|Loyola College]] | | alma_mater = [[Loyola School, Chennai|Loyola College]] | ||
| occupation = [[ | | occupation = [[Actor]] | ||
| known_for = ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]''<br />''[[Pizza II: Villa]]''<br />''[[Thegidi]]''<br />''[[Oh My Kadavule]]'' | | known_for = ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]''<br />''[[Pizza II: Villa]]''<br />''[[Thegidi]]''<br />''[[Oh My Kadavule]]'' | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
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| yearsactive = 2013–present | | yearsactive = 2013–present | ||
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'''Ashok Selvan''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] actor who works prominently in [[Tamil cinema]]. He made his breakthrough playing one of the lead roles in ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]'' (2013), before gaining critical acclaim for his performances in [[C. V. Kumar]]'s productions ''[[Pizza II: Villa]] (2013)'' and ''[[Thegidi]]'' (2014). His recent blockbuster is ''[[Oh My Kadavule]]'' (2020). | |||
'''Ashok Selvan''' is an Indian actor who works prominently in [[Tamil cinema | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Ashok was born to Panneerselvam | Ashok was born to Panneerselvam and Malar on 8 November 1989 in [[Chennimalai]], [[Erode District|Erode]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. He moved to Chennai at age three, and completed his schooling at Santhome Higher Secondary School, Chennai before graduating in Visual Communication from [[Loyola School, Chennai|Loyola College]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Ashok-Met-His-First-Love-in-College/2014/05/19/article2228889.ece |title=Ashok met his first love in college |work=The Indian Express |access-date=21 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521221337/http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Ashok-Met-His-First-Love-in-College/2014/05/19/article2228889.ece |archive-date=21 May 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> In college, Ashok Selvan participated in short films, completing a dozen short films as an actor as well as directing a few, including ''Green'', which won Best Film at the 2012 International Tamil Thoth Conference held in [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/ashokselvans-short-film-directorial-won-an-award/articleshow/49271520.cms?from=mdr|title=Ashokselvan's short film directorial won an award|date=8 October 2015|work=The Times of India|access-date=2 December 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Film career== | ==Film career== | ||
After graduating from college, Ashok sought opportunities in films as an actor and auditioned for roles including in [[Prakash Raj]]'s production ''[[Inidhu Inidhu]]'' and [[Bharat Bala]]'s ''19th Step'' but was rejected.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.onlykollywood.com/interview-with-ashok-selvan/ |title=Interview with Ashok Selvan |work=Only Kollywood |access-date=4 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104180407/http://www.onlykollywood.com/interview-with-ashok-selvan/ |archive-date=4 November 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> During the period, he applied to work as an assistant director to [[S. J. Surya]] and was given the opportunity to feature in a few scenes as [[Suriya]]'s friend in the director's venture ''[[7aam Arivu]]'', though his scenes did not make the final version. He was also featured in the title card of [[Chakri Toleti]]'s ''[[Billa 2]]'', with a childhood picture of Ashok Selvan used to represent a younger version of [[Ajith Kumar]]'s titular character.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/I-thought-I-was-not-destined-for-cinema-Ashok-Selvan/2013/09/18/article1789316.ece |title=I thought I was not destined for cinema: Ashok Selvan |work=Indian Express |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308220955/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/I-thought-I-was-not-destined-for-cinema-Ashok-Selvan/2013/09/18/article1789316.ece |archive-date=8 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> He then also auditioned unsuccessfully for a role in ''[[Pizza (2012 film)|Pizza]]'', before Nalan Kumarasamy offered him the role of Kesavan in his [[Black Comedy|black comedy]] film, ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]'' (2013) after seeing him in a commercial. Featuring alongside an ensemble cast including [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Bobby Simha]] and [[Sanchita Shetty]], ''Soodhu Kavvum'' became a commercial success, with Ashok being described as "fantastic" in his role of an unemployed graduate.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-soodhu-kavvum/20130503.htm |title=Soodhu Kavvum review |work=Rediff |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615090524/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-soodhu-kavvum/20130503.htm |archive-date=15 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/soodhu-kavvum-review-tamil-15027789.html |title=Movie review: Soodhu Kavvum |work=Sify |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411181453/http://www.sify.com/movies/soodhu-kavvum-review-tamil-15027789.html |archive-date=11 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | After graduating from college, Ashok sought opportunities in films as an actor and auditioned for roles including in [[Prakash Raj]]'s production ''[[Inidhu Inidhu]]'' and [[Bharat Bala]]'s ''19th Step'' but was rejected.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.onlykollywood.com/interview-with-ashok-selvan/ |title=Interview with Ashok Selvan |work=Only Kollywood |access-date=4 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104180407/http://www.onlykollywood.com/interview-with-ashok-selvan/ |archive-date=4 November 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> During the period, he applied to work as an assistant director to [[S. J. Surya]] and was given the opportunity to feature in a few scenes as [[Suriya]]'s friend in the director's venture ''[[7aam Arivu]]'', though his scenes did not make the final version. He was also featured in the title card of [[Chakri Toleti]]'s ''[[Billa 2]]'', with a childhood picture of Ashok Selvan used to represent a younger version of [[Ajith Kumar]]'s titular character.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/I-thought-I-was-not-destined-for-cinema-Ashok-Selvan/2013/09/18/article1789316.ece |title=I thought I was not destined for cinema: Ashok Selvan |work=The Indian Express |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308220955/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/I-thought-I-was-not-destined-for-cinema-Ashok-Selvan/2013/09/18/article1789316.ece |archive-date=8 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> He then also auditioned unsuccessfully for a role in ''[[Pizza (2012 film)|Pizza]]'', before Nalan Kumarasamy offered him the role of Kesavan in his [[Black Comedy|black comedy]] film, ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]'' (2013) after seeing him in a commercial. Featuring alongside an ensemble cast including [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Bobby Simha]] and [[Sanchita Shetty]], ''Soodhu Kavvum'' became a commercial success, with Ashok being described as "fantastic" in his role of an unemployed graduate.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-soodhu-kavvum/20130503.htm |title=Soodhu Kavvum review |work=Rediff |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615090524/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-soodhu-kavvum/20130503.htm |archive-date=15 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/soodhu-kavvum-review-tamil-15027789.html |title=Movie review: Soodhu Kavvum |work=Sify |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411181453/http://www.sify.com/movies/soodhu-kavvum-review-tamil-15027789.html |archive-date=11 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
Ashok was then selected to replace [[Vaibhav Reddy]] in Deepan Chakravarthy's psychological thriller ''[[Pizza II: Villa]]'', a second film in [[C. V. Kumar]]'s ''[[Pizza (2012 film)|Pizza]]'' franchise. Portraying an English novel writer in the film, the film told the story of eerie happenings in a villa owned by Ashok's character. In order to portray the role of a 30-year-old writer, he gained weight and grew a beard within two weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/transformed-from-boy-to-man-for-pizza-2-ashok-selvan/425921-71-180.html |title=Transformed from boy to man for Pizza 2: Ashok Selvan |work=IBN Live |access-date=10 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208011744/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/transformed-from-boy-to-man-for-pizza-2-ashok-selvan/425921-71-180.html |archive-date=8 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film opened to positive reviews and above average box office collections, with a critic noting that "Ashok delivers an outstanding performance".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-must-watch/article1-1151928.aspx#sthash.QDpkVZZi.dpuf |title=Pizza 2 - Villa is a must watch |work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=2014-03-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314025231/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-must-watch/article1-1151928.aspx |archivedate=14 March 2014 | Ashok was then selected to replace [[Vaibhav Reddy]] in Deepan Chakravarthy's psychological thriller ''[[Pizza II: Villa]]'', a second film in [[C. V. Kumar]]'s ''[[Pizza (2012 film)|Pizza]]'' franchise. Portraying an English novel writer in the film, the film told the story of eerie happenings in a villa owned by Ashok's character. In order to portray the role of a 30-year-old writer, he gained weight and grew a beard within two weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/transformed-from-boy-to-man-for-pizza-2-ashok-selvan/425921-71-180.html |title=Transformed from boy to man for Pizza 2: Ashok Selvan |work=IBN Live |access-date=10 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208011744/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/transformed-from-boy-to-man-for-pizza-2-ashok-selvan/425921-71-180.html |archive-date=8 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film opened to positive reviews and above average box office collections, with a critic noting that "Ashok delivers an outstanding performance".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-must-watch/article1-1151928.aspx#sthash.QDpkVZZi.dpuf |title=Pizza 2 - Villa is a must watch |work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=2014-03-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314025231/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-must-watch/article1-1151928.aspx |archivedate=14 March 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-gripping-suspense-thriller-south/20131115.htm |title=Pizza 2 - Villa is a gripping suspense thriller |work=Rediff |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308234207/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-gripping-suspense-thriller-south/20131115.htm |archive-date=8 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> He collaborated with C. V. Kumar again in his third film, ''[[Thegidi]]'', a murder mystery story directed by another newcomer P.Ramesh. Portraying a detective, Ashok featured opposite [[Janani Iyer]], and won positive reviews for his acting in the film. A critic from [[Sify.com]] noted he "is subtle and conveys a lot through his body language and pleasing face", while another reviewer wrote "he seems to be quite proficient".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thegidi-review-tamil-15050247.html |title=Thegidi review |work=Sify |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308031406/http://www.sify.com/movies/thegidi-review-tamil-15050247.html |archive-date=8 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-thegidi-is-an-exciting-thriller-south/20140228.htm |title=Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller |work=Rediff |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309070422/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-thegidi-is-an-exciting-thriller-south/20140228.htm |archive-date=9 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> His recently released movies are ''Kootathil Oruthan'' and ''Sila Samayangalil''. ''[[Kootathil Oruthan]]'' deals with the love story of a middle bencher and its trailer has had a very positive reaction from the audience and the media.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/ashok-selvan-priya-anand-nivas-k-prasanna-kootathil-oruthan-audio-launch-held-with-suriya-as-chief-guest-tamil-news-172454.html|title=IndiaGlitz - Ashok Selvan Priya Anand Nivas K Prasanna Kootathil Oruthan Audio Launch held with Suriya as chief guest - Tamil Movie News|access-date=2017-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428011823/http://www.indiaglitz.com/ashok-selvan-priya-anand-nivas-k-prasanna-kootathil-oruthan-audio-launch-held-with-suriya-as-chief-guest-tamil-news-172454.html|archive-date=28 April 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Sometimes (film)|Sila Samayangalil]]'' directed by [[Priyadarshan|Priyadharshan]] was released in [[Netflix]] and made its way to the final round at [[75th Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globes]]. The film tells the story of eight characters who arrive at a pathology lab at 9{{nbsp}}a.m. to give their blood for an AIDS test. However, it all ends at 5{{nbsp}}p.m. when the results arrive.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sila-samayangel-priyadarshan-oppam-mohanlal-prakasha-raj-golden-globe/1/768055.html|title=Sila Samayangalil: Priyadarshans film enters final round for Golden Globe Award|access-date=2017-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303044535/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sila-samayangel-priyadarshan-oppam-mohanlal-prakasha-raj-golden-globe/1/768055.html|archive-date=3 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The film has been lapping appreciations in many festival circuits and in the recently held 9th annual Jaipur International Film Festival, ''Sila Samayangalil'' won awards for Best Film with a Global Message, Best Upcoming Release and the overall Best Film from the Asian Continent award.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-17/ashok-selvan-on-sila-samayangalil-and-its-festival-response.html|title=Ashok Selvan on Sila Samayangalil and its festival response|date=2017-01-16|work=Behindwoods|access-date=2017-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303050453/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-17/ashok-selvan-on-sila-samayangalil-and-its-festival-response.html|archive-date=3 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He is acting in a movie titled ''Oxygen'' directed by [[Ananda Krishnan (director)|Ananda Krishnan]] and ''[[Nenjamellam Kadhal]]'' directed by Nirman. ''[[Oh My Kadavule]]'' was released on 14 Feb 2020 and was produced by his own banner Happy High Pictures in association with Axess Film Factory. ''Oh My Kadavule'' received positive reviews from critics and was a blockbuster hit at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ashok-selvan-ritika-come-together-for-fun-romcom/articleshow/71097443.cms|title=Ashok Selvan & Ritika come together for fun romcom - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-10-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011084849/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ashok-selvan-ritika-come-together-for-fun-romcom/articleshow/71097443.cms|archive-date=11 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Oh My Kadavule' movie review: An endearing romcom exploring a second chance at love/ life |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-an-endearing-romcom-exploring-a-second-chance-at-love-life/article30810657.ece |website=The Hindu |accessdate=13 February 2020 |archive-date=13 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213125003/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-an-endearing-romcom-exploring-a-second-chance-at-love-life/article30810657.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Oh My Kadavule review: Of friendship, romance and second chances |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-rating-6267932/ |website=The Indian Express |accessdate=15 February 2020 |archive-date=15 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215170520/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-rating-6267932/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Oh My Kadavule review: A breezy feel-good romantic entertainer |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/oh-my-kadavule-review-a-breezy-feel-good-romantic-entertainer-review-tamil-ucnf8qieedijb.html |website=Sify.com |accessdate=17 February 2020 |archive-date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218161831/https://www.sify.com/movies/oh-my-kadavule-review-a-breezy-feel-good-romantic-entertainer-review-tamil-ucnf8qieedijb.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Oh My Kadavule Movie Review: Ashok Selvan and Ritika Singh shine in delightful rom-com |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-ashok-selvan-and-ritika-singh-shine-in-delightful-rom-com-1646569-2020-02-14 |website=India Today |accessdate=14 February 2020 |archive-date=14 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214183459/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-ashok-selvan-and-ritika-singh-shine-in-delightful-rom-com-1646569-2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=OH MY KADAVULE MOVIE REVIEW |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/oh-my-kadavule/oh-my-kadavule-review.html |website=Behindwoods |accessdate=14 February 2020 |archive-date=20 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220095541/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/oh-my-kadavule/oh-my-kadavule-review.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Oh my kadavule' Film Review: A beautiful tale of friendship, love and more |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2020/02/15023752/1215321/Oh-my-kadavule-Film-Review-A-beautiful-tale-of-friendship-.vpf |website=DT Next |accessdate=15 February 2020 |archive-date=27 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627155812/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2020/02/15023752/1215321/Oh-my-kadavule-Film-Review-A-beautiful-tale-of-friendship-.vpf |url-status=live }}</ref> The movie star cast also includes [[Ritika Singh]] and [[Vani Bhojan]]. | ||
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Ashok made his [[Telugu cinema | Ashok made his [[Telugu cinema]] debut with the film ''[[Ninnila Ninnila]]'' along directed by Ani. I. V. Sasi in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-10-19|title=Ashok Selvan to make his Telugu debut|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ashok-selvan-to-debut-in-telugu-cinema-with-ninnila-ninnila/article32890696.ece|access-date=2020-12-24|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The movie star cast also includes [[Ritu Varma]], [[Nithya Menen]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=அசோக் செல்வனின் 'தீனி' படம் அப்டேட்..!|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/ashok-selvan-theeni-movie-update-released/articleshow/80689725.cms|access-date=2021-02-05|website=Samayam Tamil|language=ta}}</ref> He made his [[Malayalam cinema]] debut with an antagonistic role through ''[[Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham]]'' in 2021.<ref>{{cite news|last=C. R.|first=Sharanya|title=Ashok Selvan to make his Malayalam debut with Mohanlal's magnum opus|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ashok-selvan-to-make-his-malayalam-debut-with-mohanlals-magnum-opus/articleshow/67739847.cms|access-date=17 August 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 January 2019|archive-date=1 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201194505/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ashok-selvan-to-make-his-malayalam-debut-with-mohanlals-magnum-opus/articleshow/67739847.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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!class=unsortable|Notes | !class=unsortable|Notes | ||
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| | |2012 | ||
|''[[Billa II|Billa 2]]'' | |||
|Young Billa (Portrait) | |||
|Uncredited Role | |||
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| ''[[Pizza II: Villa]]'' || Jebin Jose || | | rowspan="2" | 2013 || ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]'' || Kesavan || Tamil Debut | ||
|- | |||
| ''[[Pizza II: Villa]]'' || Jebin M. Jose || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 2014 || ''[[Thegidi]]'' || Vetri || | | 2014 || ''[[Thegidi]]'' || Vetri || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|rowspan="3" |2015 || ''[[Orange Mittai]]'' || Hospital | |rowspan="3" |2015 || ''[[Orange Mittai]]'' || Hospital Paramedic || Cameo Appearance | ||
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| ''[[Savaale Samaali]]'' || Karthik || | | ''[[Savaale Samaali]]'' || Karthik || | ||
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| ''[[144 (film)|144]]''|| Madan || | | ''[[144 (film)|144]]''|| Madan || | ||
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| rowspan=" | | rowspan="1" | 2017 || ''[[Kootathil Oruthan]]'' || Arvind || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="1" |2018 ||''[[Sometimes (film)|Sometimes]]'' || Bala Murugan || | | rowspan="1" |2018 ||''[[Sometimes (film)|Sometimes]]'' || Bala Murugan || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="1" |2020 || ''[[Oh My Kadavule]]'' || Arjun Marimuthu || | | rowspan="1" |2020 || ''[[Oh My Kadavule]]'' || Arjun Marimuthu || | ||
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| rowspan=" | | rowspan="2" |2021 | ||
|''[[Ninnila Ninnila]]'' | |''[[Ninnila Ninnila]]'' | ||
|| Dev ||[[Telugu language|Telugu]] film | || Dev ||[[Telugu language|Telugu]] film | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea]]''|| Achuthan Mangattachan || [[Malayalam]] film | |||
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| rowspan="7" |2022 | |||
|''[[Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022 film)|Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal]]'' | |||
| Vijay Kumar || | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Manmadha Leelai (2022 film)|Manmadha Leelai]]'' | |||
| Satya || | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Hostel (2022 film)|Hostel]]'' || Kathir || | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam]]'' || || Telugu film; cameo appearance | |||
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| rowspan="2" |Bilingual film in Tamil and Telugu<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-08|title=Ashok Selvan, Ritu Varma team up again|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/feb/08/ashok-selvan-ritu-varma-team-up-again-2416591.html|access-date=|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | |||
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=== Short | === Short Films & Web Series === | ||
Ashok Selvan acted so many short films in his initial stage like ''Life and Death of a Rebel , Sarithiran , Network Error ,Head Down Family , 75% Percent , Black (also Writer & Director) & Etc..,'' | |||
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|''[[Maya (2017 film)|Maya]]'' | |''[[Maya (2017 film)|Maya]]'' | ||
|Ashok | |Ashok | ||
|Short film | |Ondraga Entertainment | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-film-had-won-the-best-short-fiction-award-at-the-chicago-south-asian-film-festival/article34761152.ece|title= Ani IV Sasi's short film 'Maya', about a writer's inspiration, releases 11 June | |||
|website= theHindu.com|date=8 June 2021}}</ref> | |||
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|''[[Time Enna Boss]]'' | |''[[Time Enna Boss]]'' | ||
| Kabir Kannan | | Kabir Kannan | ||
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|Guest Appearance | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-15|title=Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/time-enna-boss-trailer-a-fun-tamil-sitcom-about-time-travel-6596868/|access-date=2020-09-18|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919040849/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/time-enna-boss-trailer-a-fun-tamil-sitcom-about-time-travel-6596868/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-15|title=Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/time-enna-boss-trailer-a-fun-tamil-sitcom-about-time-travel-6596868/|access-date=2020-09-18|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919040849/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/time-enna-boss-trailer-a-fun-tamil-sitcom-about-time-travel-6596868/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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|''Oh My BFF'' | |||
|Ashok Selvan | |||
|Awesome Machi | |||
|YouTube Short Film; | |||
As a Part of ''Oh My Kadavule'' Movie Promotions | |||
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|''[[Navarasa]]'' | |||
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|''Neeya Naana'' | |||
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| rowspan="2" |[[Vijay Television]] | |||
|As a Part of ''[[Kootathil Oruthan]]'' Movie Promotions | |||
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|''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 2)|Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2]]'' | |||
|To Support [[Janani Iyer]] | |||
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|''Spot Light'' | |||
|[[Sun Music]] | |||
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| rowspan="2" |[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] | |||
|Special Show | |||
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| rowspan="2" |As a Part of ''[[Oh My Kadavule]]'' Movie Promotions | |||
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|''Oh My Kadavule Special Show'' | |||
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Ashok Selvan | |
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Alma mater | Loyola College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2013–present |
Known for | Soodhu Kavvum Pizza II: Villa Thegidi Oh My Kadavule |
Ashok Selvan is an Indian actor who works prominently in Tamil cinema. He made his breakthrough playing one of the lead roles in Soodhu Kavvum (2013), before gaining critical acclaim for his performances in C. V. Kumar's productions Pizza II: Villa (2013) and Thegidi (2014). His recent blockbuster is Oh My Kadavule (2020).
Early life[edit]
Ashok was born to Panneerselvam and Malar on 8 November 1989 in Chennimalai, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. He moved to Chennai at age three, and completed his schooling at Santhome Higher Secondary School, Chennai before graduating in Visual Communication from Loyola College.[1] In college, Ashok Selvan participated in short films, completing a dozen short films as an actor as well as directing a few, including Green, which won Best Film at the 2012 International Tamil Thoth Conference held in Singapore.[2]
Film career[edit]
After graduating from college, Ashok sought opportunities in films as an actor and auditioned for roles including in Prakash Raj's production Inidhu Inidhu and Bharat Bala's 19th Step but was rejected.[3] During the period, he applied to work as an assistant director to S. J. Surya and was given the opportunity to feature in a few scenes as Suriya's friend in the director's venture 7aam Arivu, though his scenes did not make the final version. He was also featured in the title card of Chakri Toleti's Billa 2, with a childhood picture of Ashok Selvan used to represent a younger version of Ajith Kumar's titular character.[4] He then also auditioned unsuccessfully for a role in Pizza, before Nalan Kumarasamy offered him the role of Kesavan in his black comedy film, Soodhu Kavvum (2013) after seeing him in a commercial. Featuring alongside an ensemble cast including Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha and Sanchita Shetty, Soodhu Kavvum became a commercial success, with Ashok being described as "fantastic" in his role of an unemployed graduate.[5][6]
Ashok was then selected to replace Vaibhav Reddy in Deepan Chakravarthy's psychological thriller Pizza II: Villa, a second film in C. V. Kumar's Pizza franchise. Portraying an English novel writer in the film, the film told the story of eerie happenings in a villa owned by Ashok's character. In order to portray the role of a 30-year-old writer, he gained weight and grew a beard within two weeks.[7] The film opened to positive reviews and above average box office collections, with a critic noting that "Ashok delivers an outstanding performance".[8][9] He collaborated with C. V. Kumar again in his third film, Thegidi, a murder mystery story directed by another newcomer P.Ramesh. Portraying a detective, Ashok featured opposite Janani Iyer, and won positive reviews for his acting in the film. A critic from Sify.com noted he "is subtle and conveys a lot through his body language and pleasing face", while another reviewer wrote "he seems to be quite proficient".[10][11] His recently released movies are Kootathil Oruthan and Sila Samayangalil. Kootathil Oruthan deals with the love story of a middle bencher and its trailer has had a very positive reaction from the audience and the media.[12] Sila Samayangalil directed by Priyadharshan was released in Netflix and made its way to the final round at Golden Globes. The film tells the story of eight characters who arrive at a pathology lab at 9 a.m. to give their blood for an AIDS test. However, it all ends at 5 p.m. when the results arrive.[13] The film has been lapping appreciations in many festival circuits and in the recently held 9th annual Jaipur International Film Festival, Sila Samayangalil won awards for Best Film with a Global Message, Best Upcoming Release and the overall Best Film from the Asian Continent award.[14] He is acting in a movie titled Oxygen directed by Ananda Krishnan and Nenjamellam Kadhal directed by Nirman. Oh My Kadavule was released on 14 Feb 2020 and was produced by his own banner Happy High Pictures in association with Axess Film Factory. Oh My Kadavule received positive reviews from critics and was a blockbuster hit at the box office.[15][16][17][18][19][20][21] The movie star cast also includes Ritika Singh and Vani Bhojan.
Ashok made his Telugu cinema debut with the film Ninnila Ninnila along directed by Ani. I. V. Sasi in 2021.[22] The movie star cast also includes Ritu Varma, Nithya Menen.[23] He made his Malayalam cinema debut with an antagonistic role through Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham in 2021.[24]
Filmography[edit]
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
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Films[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Billa 2 | Young Billa (Portrait) | Uncredited Role |
2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Kesavan | Tamil Debut |
Pizza II: Villa | Jebin M. Jose | ||
2014 | Thegidi | Vetri | |
2015 | Orange Mittai | Hospital Paramedic | Cameo Appearance |
Savaale Samaali | Karthik | ||
144 | Madan | ||
2017 | Kootathil Oruthan | Arvind | |
2018 | Sometimes | Bala Murugan | |
2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Arjun Marimuthu | |
2021 | Ninnila Ninnila | Dev | Telugu film |
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea | Achuthan Mangattachan | Malayalam film | |
2022 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal | Vijay Kumar | |
Manmadha Leelai | Satya | ||
Hostel | Kathir | ||
Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam | Telugu film; cameo appearance | ||
Vezham | |||
Nitham Oru Vaanam | TBA | Bilingual film in Tamil and Telugu[25] | |
Aakasham |
Short Films & Web Series[edit]
Ashok Selvan acted so many short films in his initial stage like Life and Death of a Rebel , Sarithiran , Network Error ,Head Down Family , 75% Percent , Black (also Writer & Director) & Etc..,
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref |
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2017 | Maya | Ashok | Ondraga Entertainment | YouTube Short Film | [26] |
2020 | Time Enna Boss | Kabir Kannan | Amazon Prime | Guest Appearance | [27] |
Oh My BFF | Ashok Selvan | Awesome Machi | YouTube Short Film;
As a Part of Oh My Kadavule Movie Promotions |
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2021 | Navarasa | Varun | Netflix | Anthology Web Series;
Segment: Edhiri |
Television[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2017 | Neeya Naana | Guest | Vijay Television | As a Part of Kootathil Oruthan Movie Promotions |
2018 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2 | To Support Janani Iyer | ||
2019 | Spot Light | Sun Music | ||
Vanakkam Tamizha | Sun TV | Special Show | ||
2020 | As a Part of Oh My Kadavule Movie Promotions | |||
Oh My Kadavule Special Show | Kalaignar TV |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Ashok met his first love in college". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ↑ "Ashokselvan's short film directorial won an award". The Times of India. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ↑ "Interview with Ashok Selvan". Only Kollywood. Archived from the original on 4 November 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ "I thought I was not destined for cinema: Ashok Selvan". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Soodhu Kavvum review". Rediff. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Movie review: Soodhu Kavvum". Sify. Archived from the original on 11 April 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Transformed from boy to man for Pizza 2: Ashok Selvan". IBN Live. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ↑ "Pizza 2 - Villa is a must watch". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Pizza 2 - Villa is a gripping suspense thriller". Rediff. Archived from the original on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Thegidi review". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller". Rediff. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "IndiaGlitz - Ashok Selvan Priya Anand Nivas K Prasanna Kootathil Oruthan Audio Launch held with Suriya as chief guest - Tamil Movie News". Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ↑ "Sila Samayangalil: Priyadarshans film enters final round for Golden Globe Award". Archived from the original on 3 March 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ↑ "Ashok Selvan on Sila Samayangalil and its festival response". Behindwoods. 16 January 2017. Archived from the original on 3 March 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ↑ "Ashok Selvan & Ritika come together for fun romcom - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ↑ "'Oh My Kadavule' movie review: An endearing romcom exploring a second chance at love/ life". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ↑ "Oh My Kadavule review: Of friendship, romance and second chances". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ↑ "Oh My Kadavule review: A breezy feel-good romantic entertainer". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ↑ "Oh My Kadavule Movie Review: Ashok Selvan and Ritika Singh shine in delightful rom-com". India Today. Archived from the original on 14 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ↑ "OH MY KADAVULE MOVIE REVIEW". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ↑ "'Oh my kadavule' Film Review: A beautiful tale of friendship, love and more". DT Next. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ↑ "Ashok Selvan to make his Telugu debut". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 19 October 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
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- ↑ C. R., Sharanya (30 January 2019). "Ashok Selvan to make his Malayalam debut with Mohanlal's magnum opus". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ↑ "Ashok Selvan, Ritu Varma team up again". The New Indian Express. 8 February 2022.
- ↑ "Ani IV Sasi's short film 'Maya', about a writer's inspiration, releases 11 June". theHindu.com. 8 June 2021.
- ↑ "Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel". The Indian Express. 15 September 2020. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
External links[edit]
- Ashok Selvan on IMDb